The Minnesota State Fair is almost here! And it’s Thursday, August 27th through Labor Day, September 7th, 2026. I’m super bummed that summer goes so fast, but I’m happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! Here is a list of the ways you can […]
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